SAFE has a variety of committees and task forces that can use your help.
Opioid and Heroin Prevention Task Force
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We work together with multiple community partners to address the opioid crisis in Chesterfield and surrounding communities.
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We meet on the second Tuesday of every month, from 2:30–4:00 PM EST, at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, located at 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Drug Impaired Driving Work Group (DID)
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We are a community coalition dedicated to reducing drug and alcohol related crashes among 16—25 year olds in Chesterfield County. Supported by grant funding from the Virginia Highway Safety Office since 2016, we collaborate with key partners and organizations to address the public safety challenges posed by impaired driving. From 2018 to 2022, there were 222 alcohol related injuries and 46 fatalities in Chesterfield County, including 55 injuries and 7 fatalities involving young drivers aged 16–25.
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We develop and implement strategies to address underage drinking and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs among 16-25 year olds in Chesterfield County.
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Tobacco and Nicotine Task Force (TNT)
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We are a collaboration of key stakeholders from multiple organizations. Our collaborative partners include members from:
Chesterfield County Police Department
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We work to prevent tobacco and nicotine use among youth and young adults, provide smoking cessation resources, and spread awareness about the public health risks of tobacco and ENDS use.
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We meet virtually on the first Monday of every month from 3:00 to 4:00 PM EST.
Latino Coalition
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We work to educate the Latino community in Chesterfield county and surrounding areas, developing strategies to help them understand U.S. laws regarding alcohol and youth.
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